The company just announced that it has made available, for free, the same machine learning courses that it uses to train its own engineers. There are more than 45 hours across 30 different courses that developers, data scientists, data platform …
Adding and Using Comments on Screencastify Videos
There are many excellent screen recording tools available, but one of my favorites is the Screencastify Chrome extension. It is simple to use, has lots of nice features and is free for videos up to 10 minutes long.
https://www.techlearning.com/features/adding-and-using-comments-on-screencastify-videos…
What Does VR Have to Do With Online Education?
Does virtual reality have applications for online education, or is it just another gimmick?
https://www.learndash.com/what-does-vr-have-to-do-with-online-education/…
When technology can read minds, how will we protect our privacy?
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Presentation of the Week: Blockchain in Education
How to Use Micro-learning in Higher Education Classrooms
Micro-learning is focused on smaller learning units that are delivered within a short time frame. Usually, each micro-learning unit will have a single objective (or ‘learning outcome’), and it is advisable to make this objective clear to the learner(s) prior …
This computer is learning to read your mind
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Presentation of the Week: Future trends for education and technology: 2018
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here, and it is changing everything
The Third Industrial Revolution (aka the digital revolution) is defined by electronics and IT, automated production, and advanced globalization. However, the changes we are beginning to see, and where we are heading as a result of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, …
Here Is An Excellent Web Tool for Creating Class Newspapers
Printing Press, from ReadWriteThink, is one of the most popular web tools for creating classroom newspapers, informational brochures and flyers to use in your instruction. It has been designed specifically for K-12 students to help them unleash their creative writing …
Artificial Intelligence will match humans intelligence by 2062
In less than 50 years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will match humans on traits like adaptability, creativity and emotional intelligence, an expert has predicted. Speaking at the “Festival of Dangerous Ideas” at University of New South Wales in Sydney on Sunday, …
For the Web: We Need a Better Web
Tim Berners-Lee has launched a petition-pledge website calling on people to endorse a set of principles for the open web. The principles basically call for access, privacy and benefit to humanity. The main page calls for a web that’s safe, …
Blockchain explained: What it is and isn’t, and why it matters
Understanding how blockchain creates business value is essential for companies to identify the right use cases and move beyond small pilots to widespread adoption.
China’s Xinhua agency unveils AI news presenter
China’s state news agency has unveiled a virtual newsreader sporting a sharp suit and a somewhat robotic voice.
30 ways to make your lessons interactive
Students benefit when we create lessons where they can interact with the content. What makes a lesson truly interactive? And how can we leverage the tools we have available to make our lessons more interactive.
http://www.edtechupdate.com/edition/daily-differentiated-instruction-edtech-2018-11-09…